Steve Gevinson has distinguished himself as a high school teacher, a former English department chair, and, as of this year, a political candidate. But we all know why he’s really here—he’s Tavi’s dad. He also happens to be FULL OF WISDOM, as you will see in this video.
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Hello, you. June’s theme will be LONGING. Unlike more-acute forms of desire like desperation or need, longing is a sweet ache—more pining for something than dying for it. It’s nostalgia, homesickness, boredom, a persistent feeling of lack, dreaming of escape/the future. It’s summer: summer homes & cottages, stuffy summer bedrooms, sun-bleached memories of summers past. The shadow of September that hangs over June. It’s secret hangouts, crushes, unrequited love. Send what you’ve got here, and thanks. ♥
I knew it! I love it!
Log in to replyamazing and lovely!
Log in to replyhe’s the coolest. (:
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Log in to replyLEGEND
Log in to replyI really love it!
Log in to replySTEVE!
Log in to replythis is just the cutest thing i’ve ever seen. tavi, your dad is a star. an adorable star. :D
Log in to reply“use the right metaphor” omg hahaha
Log in to replyapplauses!!
Log in to replyTavi+her dad= ♥
Also Steve sounds like Istavi. Haha, Ok I shut up right now.
Log in to replyI have a new love for the Gevinson family!
Log in to replyAGREED <3 <3
Log in to replyi think this just took dave hill’s aagm’s place as my absolute favorite aagm. tavi, your dad is hysterical.
Log in to replyOh Tavi your dad is so cute this was so cute
Oh by the way, I got the Rookie Yearbook for Xmas and it is awesome. Lots of love
Log in to reply<3<3
Log in to replyThis is the cutest thing I’ve seen in rookie! Aww
Log in to replyoh my god this was the greatest.
Log in to replyThis wins all the awards.
Log in to replysteve is probably the calmest person i have ever seen
Log in to replyTavi and Steve, you are such a great pair! I love seeing the slight filial/parental annoyance and love so present in this video. You are both wise advice givers and, Tavi, I love your trombone top!
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Log in to replyOh, they are so ADORABLE!
Log in to replysometimes I wish I could hang out with Tavi… in my freetime. But then I remember that I live in Europe and that’s not that easy. :D
This was one of the best aagm! Tavis dad is so charming and his answers seemed so honest and well put together!
Log in to replyI really enjoyed your personal anecdotes. I hope that Morgan shows this video to her crush, and then the two of them write you a thank-you note for making their love possible.
“You won’t scare him unless you’re scary. Kiss him all over his face.”
Log in to reply<3 <3 <3
Log in to reply“You won’t scare him away, unless you’re scary.”
GOLD.
Log in to replyeverything was gold. even the colors in the beautiful video haha
Log in to replyluv it
Log in to replyYou’re both so great; I love it. Tavi, I’m CRACKING UP at your expression after “don’t interlace those fingers.”
Log in to replyThis is sooo good! Can you guys please do a series on dads of staff members?
Log in to replyThata would be awesome
It be cool to do siblings as well : )
Rookie always comes up with awesome ideas!
Log in to replyERICAS DAD IS THE FUNNIEST
Log in to replyhi dad
Log in to replyOh my god this is so cute I want to trade dads with you Tavi
Log in to replySteve is gonna be so happy to come home and see all these comments!
Log in to replyLet us know his reaction : D
Log in to replyAwesome
Good to have a dad perspective on topics such as those : D
Tavi u have a cool dad,
GO DADS!!!!!
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Log in to replyso cute aw
Log in to replyhe is just brilliant
Log in to replyomg that made my day, such sage advice! <3
Log in to replyThis is so cute! Tavi, I can see where some of your awesomeness came from. :)
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Log in to replyKISS HIM ALL OVER HIS FACE
Log in to replyomg, YOUR DAD’S FACIAL EXPRESSIONS WHILE YOU’RE GIVING ADVICE FOR THAT QUESTION, TAVI! coolio advice, thankee
Log in to replyThat was awesome. I feel like Tavi was just lurking outside of the camera view for the entire thing making sure her dad was doing it right, which is pretty funny. And Steve speaks like the most quintessential high school English teacher ever.
Log in to replyOh, he does! Just figured out what I love the most about this.
Also, the way he skirts around geography XD
Log in to replyThank you so much for the advice Steve! :) I wish my parents were like you!
Log in to replyLOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE
that is all
Log in to replyOMG Mr. Gevinson! He’s my English teacher at the moment!
Log in to replyI wish he was my English teacher!
Log in to replytavi was right on colbert, her dad is a “cool dad”!
Log in to replyArgh I didn’t want the video to ever end. Tavi, your dad is great! Give him a big hug for me.
Log in to replyyour dad is such a dad. in the best way.
p.s. the high five was such a perfect ending heheh
Log in to replyPPS: I just noticed the tag “proper metaphor usage” hahaha
Log in to replyMr.Gevinson, you’re too cool!!!!!
Log in to replythis is so good ugh when tavi first popped up i laughed so much! Favourite ‘ask a grown ___’ yet :)))
Log in to replyWhy isn’t he recording audiobooks? This was amazing.
Log in to replyI laughed so hard !!!
Log in to replyThank you for this wonderful moment.
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Tavi why you so cute? hahaha, that squeal and then “oh my god!” when your dad was talking about that girl ‘getting close’. aaahah, reminds me of me and my dad. Also, really good advice from the both of you! purrrrfect
Log in to replyTavi, can I join your family? Please?!
Log in to replyCan we have an Ask Tavi? You were AWESOME!!! Also, will you be my best friend?
Log in to replyCan we do an “Ask Tavi” series? ;)
Log in to replyYESS
Log in to replyWhat a nice man!
Log in to replyI love this so much, especially Tavi’s reactions.
Log in to replySTEVE GEVINSON IS A WONDERFUL AND AND IS A ROLE MODEL FOR DADS AROUND THE WORLD <3 <3 <3
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Log in to replyomg that was just amazing! Tavi, your dad is soooo cool, i wish i had a dad like this! <3 <3
Log in to replyalso, i agree with the one who said it above, u should do an "ask tavi" series!
Mr. Gevinson, You seem like you are an awesome dad! :)
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Log in to replyAHhhhh love love love you and your dad Tavi <3
Log in to replyAn ask tavi and Steve advice video series thing would be THE BEST
Or at least another ask a grown man with Steve (and possibly Tavi ;))
ceewwwwlllll. Though I actually laughed when Mr. Gevinson was like saying he knew somebody that had married someone after they kissed. Really cute and totally reminds me of being 14 and in LoOoOoOoOve.
Log in to replyyour dad is hilarious in that way that only dads can be.
*high five* “Don’t interlace those fingers.”
i died laughing omg
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Log in to replyYYESSSSSS I have been waiting for this and Tavi you’re so cute and AHH.
Log in to replyThis was fantastic! I know other people have said this in earlier comments, but you both give great advice! And your both really funny and super cool. Thanks so much for this gem!
p.s. I want your dress Tavi!!
Log in to replyYO HE NEEDS TO BE A PERMANENT MEMBER OF THE ROOKIE STAFF
Log in to replythis was SO CUTE!
Log in to replythree cheers for Tavi’s dad! ahh!
Log in to replyTavi, you have the best dad. He reminds me of my favorite teacher from high school. Also I remember when you posted about Taylor Swift’s song “Hey Stephen” and said your dad always replies, “Please, call me Steve.” That is just so…dad-ish and wonderful. <3
Log in to replyOkay, dad-ish is my new fav word!=)
Log in to replyThat was great!! Thanks Tavi and your rad Dad.
Ps. Please get John or Hank Green to do ask a grown man.
Log in to replyI wish I had such a loving and awesome father! Props Mr. G! lolz
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i was wearing a face mask watching this and cracked up (literally and figuratively)
tavi’s dad-
Log in to replyA+
laughing my ass off
steve is such a funny guy
he’s super duper
(my haiku about this video)
Log in to reply#TavisDadIsRad
Log in to replyomg KISS HIM ALL OVER HIS FACE aahahaaahahha legend. I love Tavi walking in and out groaning, such a legend ugggh <3 Also, Tavi, your Dad's face when you're answering. Also, you guys together are the cutest xoxooxo
Log in to replyTavi’s dress has trombones on it. TAVI’S DRESS HAS TROMBONES ON IT. WHERE CAN I BUY ONE?
Log in to replyIt is by Rachel Antonoff!
Log in to replyVolatile chemistry, oh yeah!
Log in to replySuch perfect high-five symmetry at the beginning and end!
It’s so cool to have both the dad/daughter perspective too!
Loooove it.
OMG I love this so much. Thank you so much Steve. You are awesome.
And Tavi, how could you keep such a straight face when he is talking about marrying your mother in that situation?? LOL!
Log in to replyhilarious and super cute !
Log in to replyEverything he says sounds hilarious!!! He rocks!! Tavi’s dad you legend!!!!!
Log in to replyOMG this is the best thing I’ve seen in a while!! Your dad is amazing Tavi!!
Log in to replytavi can i join your family? actually that wasnt a question. im joining your family.
Log in to replyWhy can’t I be a Gevinson? You guys are awesome! <3 Tavi I think I have a crush on your family :P I also really love your reactions at the beginning of the video hahah
Log in to replyThis is swell. Also I’ve been pronouncing your last name like “Jevinson” for the past year. Omg.
Log in to replyHaha, seeing Tavi and her dad interact made me smile. He seems like a really great person, but then so does Tavi, so she must have got it from somewhere. :)
Log in to replySteve Gevinson for president!
Log in to replyTHIS IS AWESOME I JUST WANNA HANG OUT WITH THE GEVINSONS AND HAVE TEA ON THE CEILING WITH THEM.
Log in to replyDoes this make sense?
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Tavi’s collar was like folded weird and it really bothered me! but yeah good advice!
Log in to replyCan I say he’s cute? Because he is. He is not such a try-to-be-funny dad. I can see why you are so into him, Tavi :)
Log in to replyZULEMA FROM BUENOS AIRES
Log in to replyI want to go to Buenos Aires now :’(
HI STEVE! I need to be best friends.
Log in to replyHey there Taviiiiii
STEVE
Log in to replySHIVVY
Log in to replyOhmygosh. This was just adorable.
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